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Alternatively, you may complete our Application for Personal Credit Report Form to receive a copy of your credit report in the mail. In addition to completing the form, you will need to provide the following documents to verify your identity:

A copy of your Driver's Licence, Passport, Birth Certificate or Proof of Age card; AND

A copy of a document issued by an official body (such as a utility bill or bank statement)

illion adheres to the Privacy Act, Credit Reporting Code of Conduct and the National Privacy Principles by providing you with the right to obtain a copy of your credit report.

frequently asked questions

What is a credit report?

A credit report is a record of information relating to your personal credit history. This is used by credit providers, such as banks and telecommunications institutions, when assessing your credit application.

Your credit report contains the following pieces of information, which are permitted under the Privacy Act.

Personal details (full name, gender, current and previous two residential addresses, date of birth and current employer)

Bankruptcy acts

Court judgments and other public record information

Company directorships

Default data (overdue payment information)

Number of credit enquiries made, by whom and when

This following information is also permitted under the changes to the credit reporting regime, which took effect on 1 April 2012. Learn more about the new comprehensive credit reporting regime here This information is not yet reported on your credit report.

Type of credit account

Credit limit

24 months repayment history

Date account was opened and closed

Details of the lender

Why do I have a credit report?

You have a credit report if you have applied for credit or have a credit account. This includes instances where you have applied for a new phone contract, credit card, loan, mortgage or hire purchase.

When you are applying for credit for the first time, the credit provider will record your personal identification details, and the type and amount of credit applied for. Your report will be updated for each subsequent credit application or enquiry or via updated information from your credit provider.

A person/body to whom disclosure is authorised or required by or under law

A credit provider or a law enforcement authority in connection with a 'serious credit infringement'

The recipient of your personal credit report will need to advise you that they will be accessing your report. illion may provide a copy of your personal credit report to a person who has been authorised in writing to act on your behalf. This applies to situations where you may engage the services of a debt counsellor or a financial advisor.

For a credit provider wishing to seek a combination of consumer and commercial information, the credit provider will need to obtain your consent.

What information is not stored on my credit report?

Political, social, or religious beliefs or affiliations

Criminal records

Medical history or physical handicaps

Race, ethnic or national origins

Sexual preferences or practices

Lifestyle, character or reputation

How will my credit report be used by credit providers?

Credit providers will access your illion personal credit report after they have notified you that they will do so and where necessary, obtain your consent.

Your current and prospective creditors are provided with a comprehensive and clear picture of your overall creditworthiness, and your willingness to pay your account should they extend credit to you.

How do I obtain a copy of my personal credit report?

You can request a copy of your personal credit report online. Your identity will need to be verified, so please ensure that the details you provide are complete and accurate.

Alternatively, you may complete our Application for Personal Credit Report form to receive a copy of your credit report in the mail. In addition to completing the form, you will need to provide the following documents to verify your identity:

A copy of your Driver’s Licence or Passport or Birth Certificate or Proof of Age card; AND

A copy of a document issued by an official body (such as a utility bill or bank statement)

illion adheres to the Privacy Act, Credit Reporting Code of Conduct and the National Privacy Principles by providing you with the right to obtain a copy of your credit report.

Can illion advise the contents of my personal credit report over the phone?

In support of the Privacy Act, Credit Reporting Privacy Code and the Privacy Principles, all applications must be made in writing (online, email or post) by you to obtain a copy of your credit report.

What is a Consumer Credit Bureau?

A consumer credit bureau is a database of individual consumer credit histories. The credit histories are built up from credit providers when individuals apply for, or default on, a credit facility. These credit histories are disclosed to credit providers when they access your credit report to assess an application for credit.

What is a credit alert and how can it protect me from identity fraud?

Keeping up-to-date with changes to your report is crucial in detecting instances of fraud. Personal fraud costs Australians more than one billion dollars annually, with credit card fraud and identity theft being two of the most common types. Checking your credit report regularly will notify you of any irregularities, such as attempts to open a credit account in your name. If left unchecked, fraudulent behaviour can affect your ability to access credit in the future. illion offers an alert service that will notify you of changes to your credit report.

As a credit reporting agency, illion is not the decision-maker. illion only supplies information. If credit has been denied based on a illion credit report, you will be advised of this by the credit provider. It is recommended that you regularly review your credit history by obtaining a copy of your credit report.

How can I query information contained in my credit report?

illion is committed to handling queries regarding your information in a fair, efficient and timely manner. illion takes ownership of your query to ensure that that it is effectively managed.

When dealing with queries relating to your credit report, the below procedures are followed:

Step 1. Obtain a copy of your personal credit report

Step 2. Notify illion's Public Access Centre of your query

Making a query or notification of change concerning the information contained within your credit report can be made via your account online.

Alternatively, if you have received your credit report via mail, please complete and submit the Amendment Request form.

Step 3. illion will investigate the change requested

Credit Provider

Where the information has been provided directly from the credit provider, illion requires that you provide relevant documentation to support the required amendment or contact the credit provider directly.

Outcomes

In the event that the appropriate documentation is supplied, illion will update
your credit report to reflect the change.

In the event that the entry is correctly recorded and there is insufficient
documentation, you can request a statement be included into your credit report
advising that the entry has been queried and your report will not be amended.

Public Record Entry

Where the information relates to public records, a illion Public Access
representative will request that you provide relevant documentation from the
court to update your credit report.

Outcomes

In the event that the appropriate documentation is supplied, illion will update
your credit report to reflect the change.

In the event that the entry is correctly recorded and there is insufficient
documentation, you can request a statement be included into your credit report
advising that the entry has been queried and your report will not be amended.

Following these three steps we will provide:

Notification of the outcome of the query
request

Within 30 days of the change request being lodged, a illion Public Access
representative will notify you of the outcome of the query request.

Disclosure of Amended Report to Previous
Enquirers

At your request, illion may provide previous enquirers of your credit report
(within the past three months or between the time the error was made and the
date of the query request) with an amended credit report.

In the event that you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may exercise your
right to appeal to the Privacy Commission.

An enquiry is a footprint left by a credit provider relating to an application by you for credit. This assists you to know who has accessed your credit report.

What is a default?

A record of credit, where you are more than 30 days overdue and the credit provider has taken steps to recover the outstanding amount.

Defaults are retained on file for five years, even when the amount has been paid in full. When the amount has been paid in full, it will be recorded accordingly on your credit file.

What does illion use my information for?

illion will disclose personal information to credit providers, courts, tribunals and organisations that illion is instructed to by law.

illion may also use personal information for planning and research purposes, but for these purposes it uses and produces aggregate or de-identified data.

Can I access information about other individuals?

No. You can only access your information. Privacy Legislation restricts the disclosure of credit reports.

In adhering to the Privacy Act, illion is serious about data security. To protect the personal information of individuals, illion adopts strict guidelines on who can access a credit report and for what purpose. illion is committed to protecting personal information from misuse or unauthorised access.

Why have I received a sample report?

Based on the search details you have provided, there is no information contained in the illion database. This is good news as it indicates you have no adverse information listed with illion.

A sample report has been provided to inform you the contents of a illion report, should you have one in the future.

How do I suppress my credit information?

The Credit Reporting Privacy Code 2004 gives you the right to request that a credit reporting agency, such as illion, suppress or freeze your credit information if you believe you are at risk of identity fraud. For more information and steps to suppress your consumer credit file please click here.
To lodge a request to have your credit file suppressed please click here.

Looking for a business credit report?

A business credit check reduces your risk by enabling you to make informed decisions when extending credit. With immediate access to Australia's largest business database, illion's Express credit reporting service offers a range of reports for low, medium and high risk business decisions.

How is my credit report affected by recent changes to credit reporting laws?

Changes to the Credit Reporting Privacy Code 2004 came into force on 1 April 2012, marking the shift from a negative-only credit reporting regime to a positive and more comprehensive system. Under the new reforms, additional pieces of information are able to be included on a personal credit report, which can be viewed here

The changes that will affect you include:

Permission to ‘freeze’ or suppress your credit report if you believe you are a victim of fraud or identity theft. This will prevent further attempts to open new accounts in your name.

Prohibition of default listings under $100

Provision of credit information to credit providers for the purpose of credit-related marketing only, regulated under the Privacy Act (This excludes individuals who have opted out of direct marketing and those who present a bad credit risk).

What are the benefits of comprehensive credit reporting?

Comprehensive credit reporting has been extensively studied around the world. While different countries have different types of comprehensive credit reporting systems, the research shows that all have benefited from the inclusion of better quality data in credit reports.

The research shows that comprehensive credit reporting can:

Reduce default rates

Improve access to mainstream credit for under-served sections of the community – this includes women and new arrivals

Improve competition in the credit market, which can have a positive impact on the price of credit